1970s Gangster Couple

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As the days of Country M's military exercises drew closer, the entirety of Huaguo became increasingly agitated. Amidst the growing unrest, the day of the military exercise finally arrived.

Country M's aircraft carrier had already stationed itself one mile outside of Huaguo's territorial waters, waiting for the command to enter Huaguo's territorial seas altogether.

This military exercise attracted almost global attention. The internet was still in its infancy, but almost every country capable of sending journalists followed up with reports, and news updates were constantly broadcasted on newspapers and radio.

While the situation outside seemed like a storm was approaching, within Huaguo, even though public opposition to the exercise was surging, the Huaguo government did nothing but issue public condemnations in the newspapers, without taking any further action.

Generally speaking, even if Huaguo lacks sufficient power, it would find ways to prevent Country M's military exercises, such as diplomatic lobbying. However, aside from daily condemnations in the newspapers and statements threatening to match Country M's actions should they persist in their aggressive intentions, Huaguo has taken no other actions.

Internationally, there's skepticism about Huaguo's claim of "standing firm to the end." Many wonder if Hua country is merely boasting. Would Huaguo really dare to go to war with Country M?

Xiao Xiao and Wang Wei spent the day at home, not going anywhere, but listening to the live broadcast on the radio.

Huaguo specifically opened a radio broadcast for live coverage of the military exercise event. Such a straightforward attitude has said it all.

At 10 a.m., the radio host began the broadcast in a clear and formal tone.

"Dear listeners, the exercise forces led by Country M are currently stationed one mile outside our national territorial waters. According to Country M's previous announcement, they will enter our territorial waters at precisely 10:30 a.m. Beijing time..."

What followed was the host's analysis of the countries participating in this joint military exercise.

Xiao Xiao leaned into Wang Wei's embrace.

Wang Wei's large hand held Xiao Xiao's, absentmindedly caressing it, though his thoughts were focused on the broadcast.

"I hope the government has a strategy in place." Back in the small village, although he was smart, his experience was limited. Attending university broadened his horizons, and his international economics teacher also discussed the current international environment.

He understood that what Huaguo needed most was a peaceful and stable development environment, as it could not afford any turmoil.

If Country M successfully carries out its military exercise within Huaguo, other nations will further disregard Huaguo, dealing a fatal blow to the economic reforms currently underway.

However, declaring a military counterattack against Country M, given the vast disparity in strength, would have even more disadvantages.

It's a dilemma of being caught between a rock and a hard place.

Xiao Xiao, on the other hand, was not too worried. Judging by the tough statements released in the newspapers by Huaguo, it suggests that their weapon manufacturing is proceeding smoothly.

Xiao Xiao did not deliberately inquire about the situation, as she did not want to get too involved in such significant national affairs. It seems that considering her disposition, the authorities did not specifically brief her further, but Yun San brought her a message from the higher-ups yesterday: telling her to rest assured, Huaguo would definitely navigate through this event smoothly and would not let her efforts go to waste.